Skin Series: Serums

Serums are the skin care regimen's secret weapon!!!!  It's an easy step to overlook or skip but these little potions are the key to targeting those tricky areas like Melasma, sun spots, Hyper pigmentation, acne scars...you name it!!!  They are the one, two punch your skin needs to get dreamy!!!!

OLE HENRIKSEN TRUTH SERUM COLLAGEN BOOSTER

A great skin booster infused with a high powered Vitamin C complex to help smooth out lines and wrinkles while preventing further damage. Loaded with anti-oxidants to fight off environment aggressors and moisture-binding ingredients to hydrate and keep your skin nourished and protected. Totally weightless, this aromatic serum is absorbed instantly and penetrates to the deeper layers of the skin where it goes to work to provide long term results. For All Skin Types Anti-aging A must-have preventative and corrective product Sensitive skin, prone to irritation will benefit immensely from the calming properties of this serum

CAN BE FOUND AT www.Sephora.com for $48.00

ARCONA BRIGHTENING DROPS

Powerful corrective serum formulated to lighten hyperpigmentation and correct surface skin irregularities for brighter, smoother texture and tone. Ideal for sun spots, acne scarring or pigmentation problems caused by hormonal fluctuations or pregnancy. Reduce melasma and resurface skin with kojic acid, renowned for its corrective properties, and azelaic acid. Lighten and brighten skin with antioxidant vitamin C, gallic acid and arbutin.

CAN BE FOUND AT www.Arcona.com for $35.00

OLE HENRIKSEN ENLIGHTEN ME SKIN TONE CORRECTOR

This powerful serum will help even out skin tone and lighten skin to new levels of luminosity with THC, lactic acid, lemon and mulberry extracts. It can be used on any skin type and layered with sheer transformation renewing crème.

ingredient benefits

Vitamin C Stimulates collagen production

Lactic acid Provides gentle exfoliation and cell renewal

Lemon extract Cell proliferating, astringent

Mulberry extract Natural fading agent, alternative to chemical lighteners or kojic acid

CAN BE FOUND AT www.OleHenriksen.com for $48.00

You only really need a pea size of these serums to do the trick.  You can use them under your SPF for daytime use or you can use under your night cream. 

Stefanie and Nick-Yuciapa

Have you ever seen a more happy bride?!  Stefanie literally beamed throughout her whole wedding!! I was unfortunately booked for her big day but my associate Ashley was able to take the reigns and make her gorgeous!  Such a gorgeous venue, gorgeous day and gorgeous bride!!!  I adore every detail from her insanely gorgeous lace gown to the burlap detailing on her dessert table.  Just stunning!  Thank you Brett and Tori  photography for sharing the lovliness!

Venue: Private Residence in Yucaipa

Photography: Brett & Tori

Hair and Makeup: Ashley for Kacee Geoffroy Hair and Makeup

Skin Series: Exfoliators

Exfoliating is so important to getting rid of that yucky layer of dead skin hanging out on top of our gorgeous dewy skin below!  The basic rule of thumb is to exfoliate once to twice a week.  There have been some awesome products come to the forefront lately that are so gentle you can use them daily.  I'm obsessed!!!  

CLARISONIC MIA

     

The difference between the Mia and the original model is the size and battery life.  The Mia is a bit smaller and it's battery life isn't supposed to be as long.  I adore my Mia and havn't had any complaints about the battery.  I get a good month usually out of it when using it about twice a week.  Let's be honest......IT'S PINK!!!!!!!  

• Removes 6X more makeup than manual cleansing
• Leaves skin feeling and looking smoother
• Cleansing helps products work more effectively
• Gentle enough to use twice a day
• Reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
• Minimizes the appearance of visible pores
• www.Clarisonic.com $199

BURT'S BEES CITRUS FACIAL SCRUB

Infused with refreshing Sweet Orange and Grapefruit Oils, this facial scrub removes dirt, oil and makeup. Formulated with Ground Almonds, Oats and Pecans to gently exfoliate while Sweet Almond Oil and Glycerin help moisturize your skin. It’s something to celebrate!

• Helps removes dirt, oil and make-up with a blend of Sweet Orange and Grapefruit Oils

• Exfoliates gently with Ground Almonds, Oats and Pecans 

• Helps moisturize skin with Sweet Almond Oil and Glycerin 

Can be found at any drugstore for around $7

ARCONA GOLDEN GRAIN GOMMAGE

Enzymatic exfoliant cleanses, tones and refines your skin, leaving it fresher, younger-looking and more vibrant. Strengthen and rebuild skin's natural barrier with a proprietary blend of fruit enzymes. Purify pores and eliminate damaging free radicals with pollutant-binding volcanic minerals. Brighten, clarify and soothe your skin with essential fatty acids, oatmeal and lemon extracts.

www.Arcona.com  $42

Cheers to glowing,baby's bottom skin!!!

Skin Series: Cleansers

I am a firm believer in organic products.  I have had problematic skin for years and as soon as I found out I was pregnant with our first daughter I was informed that I needed to clean up my skin care and swap out my chemical based products for the organic.  Since then I've heavily leaned towards to organic.  My skin has never been the same!  It's happy skin!  It's clean and blemish free and super maintainable.  I just feel like I'm doing something good for it!  I do however, pop in the random nonorganic product here and there.  Everyone's skin is different but I am believer that natural products will serve us better in the long run and will make our skin happy!


Without further adieu, my top Cleansers.....

ARCONA TONER TEA BAR

Antioxidant facial cleanser heals and strengthens your skin as it tones and minimizes pores. Neutralize free radicals, calm and protect skin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory green and black teas. Nourish, oxygenate and clarify your skin with antibacterial enzyme-rich manuka honey and vitamin E. Maintain your skin’s natural ph balance with soothing lecithin, yucca and aloe extracts.

$38.00  www.Arcona.com

EMINENCSE  STONE CROP GEL WASH

 A gentle facial cleanser with oil-free extracts from the stone crop plant to wash away impurities without drying out the skin. Ideal for those with even the most sensitive skin, this gel wash helps even skin tone and mimimize the appearance of blemishes to impart a healthy-looking complexion. Cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, animal by-products, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan. 

Skin Type: All skin types including sensitive and uneven skin tones

Key Ingredients:

• Stone Crop Juice and Pulp: hydrating and nourishing for uneven skin tones
• Soap Base (free of sodium lauryl sulphate): cleanses and softens
• Shea Butter: calming and restorative agent
• $38.00 

 CETAPHIL

Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. This dermatologist-recommended cleanser is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.

5.99 at Target

OLE HENRIKSEN TRUTH TO GO WIPES 

Cleanse or refresh your skin with our easy to use wipes.  Perfect for travelers or busy people on the go, each cloth is a perfect pick me up with the truth collection's signature citrus vanilla scent. Strong enough to remove dirt, grime and makeup, but gentle enough not to over dry the skin.

ingredient benefits

Vitamin C Brightens, lightens and tightens
Micro Algae Firms skin and boosts collagen production
CoQ10 Boosts skin repair and regeneration, anti-oxidant
Green Tea Inhibits collagen breakdown

$6.99 www.olehenriksen.com

All these products are amazing and I've used them personally!  There are of course more awesome options that might be tailored more to your needs but these have been awesome with my skin needs!  

Enjoy your fabulous squeaky clean gorgeous skin!!!

September Skin Series is here!!!!

I'm so excited to share some of the best of the best in skin care this September.  I took a small poll on what you ladies and gents were interested in hearing about and what products you already are smitten with!  I've got my own that I'm all hot and bothered to share too!

All skin is different and we all have our set of problem areas or insecurities when it comes to skin!  I will be covering this September the best Organic, Drugstore, High-end and my personal products.  All sorts of problem areas will be covered to, from fine lines, dry skin, acne prone, melasma, sun damage you name it I've obsessed over it and am excited to share!!!!

Get excited!!!! It's gonna be good!!!!!

Allison and Jon-Lake Arrowhead

Let's just discuss Allison.....after requesting Rasberry Beret Pandora channel to get ready to she proceeded create a false tooth out of a tootsie roll to surprise Jon at their first look with her "prettiness"! Oh ya, that's Allison!  Good thing Allison is all things rad and totally stunning! Not sure anyone else could pull off the random  awesomeness and get by with it!  I laughed so hard the whole day!  Not only am I a sucker for a good Prince song but Lake Arrowhead was in full force gorgeousness that day!  I had the best best best time getting to hang out with Allison and getting to doll up her group and herself on her amazing day!!!!!  

 

To actually see the fake tooth pretty in all it's glory check out the amazing Hazelwood Photo.  It happened!!!

Allison's Product Highlights

Nars Orgasm Illuminator mixed with foundation for glowing skin

Naked 2 pallet: Bootycall, Chopper, Snakebite

MAC Black track liner

Nars Orgasm on cheeks

Venue: Pine Rose Cabins, Lake Arrowhead

Photography: Sarah Morrison of Hazelwood Photo

Hair and Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy 

Natalie and Andy-Smog Shoppe

Natalie is the epotime of LA cool!  She is simple and slightly edgy but just has this "it" factor about her!  When I met her at her trial run she was interested in creating a goddess esque look to compliment her amazing gown!  We decided on a look up do with braid accents!  She was a dream!!!  Check out her product list below to help create this look!!

Natalie's Product list to create this look:

MAC Shroom eyeshadow on lid

MAC Texture eyeshadow in crease

MAC Mulch in outer corner to contour

MAC Black liquid liner

Individual lashes

NARS Orgasm Blush

NARS Orgasm gloss

Venue: The Smog Shoppe

Photography: Aileen Secord

Bride and bridesmaid hair and makeup: Kacee Geoffroy

Assisting: Amanda and Trina